E&I Control and Automation Engineer

Johnson Matthey; Billingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an E&I Control and Automation Engineer to join their dynamic R&D team. This role entails designing and optimizing pilot plants and bespoke engineering equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and statutory specifications. You'll collaborate with multi-disciplined teams to troubleshoot and improve automation systems, contributing to critical research and manufacturing programs. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, this company offers a competitive compensation package and a supportive work environment where you can thrive. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Bonus

Excellent pension contributions

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering or Design required.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and control system design is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize pilot plants and bespoke process development equipment.
• Ensure plant automation systems are available and compliant with standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders during installation and troubleshooting.

Skills

Instrumentation and control system design

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Process safety management

Delivery focused under pressure

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering or Design

Tools

Distributed Control System

Job description

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E&I Control and Automation Engineer

Location: Billingham, UK

Job Family: Engineering

As an Instrument & Control Engineer in our fast-paced R&D environment, you will work in a multi-disciplined team. The role includes designing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimizing pilot plants and bespoke process development equipment, as well as site utility & infrastructure assets, spanning multiple Business Units across Teesside.

Company Overview: Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specializing in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals, and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people.

Your Responsibilities:

• Creating and preparing innovative designs and specifications for bespoke Research Engineering equipment to facilitate delivery of business-critical research and manufacturing programmes.
• Ensuring plant automation systems are available for use when required and have relevant safeguards in place such as suitable system back-ups and effective maintenance schedules.
• Ensuring equipment designs meet site and statutory specifications.
• Identifying design solutions to complex problems and continuously improving the effectiveness and reliability of bespoke Research Engineering equipment.
• Preparing test methods and schedules for compliance testing of new and existing research engineering and site utility equipment.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting sub-optimal equipment performance and working alongside customers to design efficient and robust solutions.
• Carrying out and approving design calculations for safety-critical equipment ensuring full compliance with all relevant codes and EHS standards.
• Collaborating with and providing technical expertise to all stakeholders during installation, commissioning, modification, and troubleshooting of research engineering and site utility equipment.
• Specifying and procuring equipment to support projects, upgrades/modifications, and preventative maintenance programmes.
• Interest in expanding automation knowledge and working with experienced control engineers to address maintenance issues onsite.
• Knowledge of standard instrumentation and good grasp of E&I deliverables.

Requirements for the Role:

• HNC/HND/Degree, or equivalent experience, in Engineering or Design.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and control system design.
• Experience of carrying out maintenance and making modifications to a Distributed Control System.
• Understanding of process safety management and the framework to achieving process safety.
• Knowledge, skill, and attitude to safely resolve E&I plant problems autonomously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Delivery focused to business-critical timescales and able to work under pressure.

How You Will Be Rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions, and 25 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles).

At JM, an inclusive culture is integral to our values and ambitions for the future. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks; early application is advised.

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Johnson Matthey is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.